What Does the 2020 Budget Mean for Practice Owners?

This week saw the arrival of the heavily anticipated federal budget – which comes against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession. The 2020 federal budget included a heavy emphasis on supporting small business owners through mental health resources and economic stimulation. Such measures include: $1.2 billion on the extension of wage subsidies […]

What is a Dental Coach?

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve introduced myself as a dental coach and been met with confusion, I could probably start a whole new practice. Those not in the dental industry fail to see the need, but dental coaches play an important part in developing dental practices for the good of the […]

241. Innovating Your Way to Success

Dr. John joins us today to talk about fast growth, key lessons from growth, creating great brands, providing patient experience that rocks, creating and scaling a business, and maintaining great relationships in and outside the practice.

How to Survive in the Business of Dentistry

For better or worse, there are more dentists graduating out of dental school than ever before. Compared to only a few decades ago, the ratio of demand and supply has greatly tilted towards more supply and less demand. What this means, especially for young dentists, is a reevaluation of their future in dentistry. Will there […]

219. Lessons from Dentistry’s Most Successful Entrepreneur

Well-known dentist and founder of Southern Cross Dental Laboratories, David Penn, joins us in the Savvy Dentist Podcast today. I am so impressed by David’s business acumen and his ability to take something from other professions/industries and make them relevant to the industry he is working in.

David generously shares his story and experience in growing his dental practice straight out of university. What he did is so interesting and is just the epitome of perseverance and hard work. There is so much to learn from him, whether you are a new graduate or have been in the business for years.

Top Tips for Making Big Impacts as a Dental Entrepreneur

Every dental entrepreneur is juggling multiple priorities. Patient care, business finances, operational and team challenges. However, amongst the melee, there is an underlying drive to make a bigger impact. We’re looking to make an impact that goes beyond our daily business and leave a legacy that endures. But how is that done? It’s difficult when […]

The 5 Point Workplace Relations Checklist for Harmonious Dental Business

There’s no doubt workplace relations in dental business can be challenging. True for even the most emotionally intelligent among we dental entrepreneurs, it’s an area of business that requires ongoing care and attention. Occasionally, it even requires a tough conversation or two. But what if I was to tell you it is possible to enjoy […]

Why Success is Not a Solo Sport: A Checklist for Every Dental Entrepreneur

Every dental entrepreneur can learn a lot from the sporting arena. Especially at the elite level, there are lessons for dental business that warrant a ‘sit up and focus’ kind of attention. Now, I’m partial to my sporting analogies, it’s true. But I have to say, I was more than inspired when Steven Bradbury gave […]

5 Easy Steps to Video Marketing Magic for Savvy Dentists

Video marketing and dentists. Two concepts not usually found in the same sentence, right? Well, if that’s what you’re thinking, now might be the time to reconsider your position on the matter. More than ever, it’s now widely accepted video is an integral part of any serious content marketing strategy. Even for dentists and other […]